What Advice Would You Give To Someone...

whiteoleander91

stay at your best ♥
If they had your exact head of hair? Like the same issues, strand size, texture (relaxed or natural), etc.

What techniques would you recommend? What things would you tell them to avoid?


I would say paddle brushes/cushion brushes are your best friend. Stick to thick/heavy gels, get conditioners with butters high up in the ingredients list. Creams work better than butters underneath gel, especially for multiple day hair. Get a good hair cream with butters, glycerin, biotin, and maybe vegetable protein in it. Trim frequently!

What say you??
 

IDareT'sHair

PJ Rehabilitation Center
I would tell them to be patient with their hair and keep their Moisture/Protein Balance in check.

Do plenty of research.

Correct any issues you might have: Breakage, Shedding, Splits, Porosity etc....

Drink Plenty of Vitamins, Proper Rest, Minimize Stress And to Nourish their Hair from the Inside Out.

Oh Yeah and join LHCF.

*cute thread*:grin:
 

SEMO

Well-Known Member
I would tell them:

1. Don't avoid daily moisturizing (even if it's just a mist of water). You don't have the kind of hair that can go multiple days without re-moisturizing. If you try it, your hair will be angry.

2. Finger detangling can be tedious, but you'll lose less hair that way.

3. Once you find what works, stick with it. Consistency works wonders. (I'd also point them toward my holy grail products).

4. You must sleep with a satin scarf and/or bonnet on.
 

prettybyrd

Well-Known Member
Mini-twists/braids are not your friend. You will lose a lot of hair during the uninstall, no matter how careful you are, because your ends will tangle like crazy.

Avoid products with silicone like the plague. While wet, those products give you a false sense of moisture. Once your hair dries, it will be hard and will take days for your hair to go back to normal.

Your hair likes a little grease. Be a rebel.

Save your ends! Baby them and keep your hair stretched as much as possible.

BTW, just in case there are newbies out there reading this, these are the deets for my hair:
Natural, cottony texture (look and feel), fine strands (size of strands are smaller than thread), medium density.
 

whiteoleander91

stay at your best ♥
Mini-twists/braids are not your friend. You will lose a lot of hair during the uninstall, no matter how careful you are, because your ends will tangle like crazy.

Avoid products with silicone like the plague. While wet, those products give you a false sense of moisture. Once your hair dries, it will be hard and will take days for your hair to go back to normal.

Your hair likes a little grease. Be a rebel.

Save your ends! Baby them and keep your hair stretched as much as possible.

BTW, just in case there are newbies out there reading this, these are the deets for my hair:
Natural, cottony texture (look and feel), fine strands (size of strands are smaller than thread), medium density.
Good idea to include hair stats! My hair is mostly cottony, medium/fine strands, normal to high porosity (I think), medium density, kinky curly natural hair. My hair wants to be HUGE, without the paddle brush and the gel it would have crazy volume, like to the point of being unflattering Lol
 

prettybyrd

Well-Known Member
Good idea to include hair stats! My hair is mostly cottony, medium/fine strands, normal to high porosity (I think), medium density, kinky curly natural hair. My hair wants to be HUGE, without the paddle brush and the gel it would have crazy volume, like to the point of being unflattering Lol
I always thought that we were hair twins based on how your hair looks. Now that I see your stats, I can see that we are more similar than I thought. I will be taking your advice post haste! :)
 

HaveSomeWine

Well-Known Member
High density
Fine strands
Low porosity

Only apply products (leave ins, moisturizers, hair serums, etc.) to damp or wet hair otherwise the products will just sit on your hair and won't be absorbed.

Deep condition using steam about once a week.

Detangle with a paddle brush while hair is sopping wet with conditioner. Don't go too long (past a week) without a thorough detangling session.

Cleanse/rinse your hair a few times a week.

Don't go too long without a shampoo and don't strictly cowash without shampooing/clarifying.

Wash/rinse hair in warm water before following up with a cool water (not cold water) rinse.

Use cholesterol to deep condition.

Use hair serums instead of oils which will make your hair crunchy.

Stick to drugstore products. As salon products are no better for your hair.

Trim your hair when you notice it takes extra time to detangle.

Always let your hair air dry and do not use heat on your hair.

Natural products won't work for you.

Silicone conditioners will be a life saver for your hair.

Moisturize your hair daily.
 

intellectualuva

Well-Known Member
Hmm......

Stop being lazy....moisture and seal regularly

Make the bun your friend

You don't need 50-11 products.

Be patient when detangling.

Wash frequently, at least once a week, to prevent single Strang knots....

Sleep with a satin scarf and/or bonnet on

Use pumpkin oil and JBCO on your hair consistently

And most importantly speak love to it even on bad days.. If you didon't have it, you'd be devastated. Lol
 

HairPleezeGrow

Natural.MediumFine.3c.
I think I would say protective styling can be great! Keeping you hair and scalp as healthy as possible by keeping it clean and moisturized. Avoid scratching your scalp. Less is definitely more as you don't want to over manipulate. Eat healthy, drinks lots of water, keep your ends dusted to manage splits.
 

SpicyPisces

3 Years Natural
My hair is 4a, low porosity, medium density and cottony with fine strands

-Keep your hair stretched in either braids or twists to cut down on tangles and SSKs.
-Avoid heavy products (especially pure shea butter :nono:) unless they're water based and even then, apply it sparingly. Heavy oils are only good for deep conditioners for my hair.
-Be gentle/patient when detangling
-Trim regularly, it helps so much with detangling
 

spacetygrss

Well-Known Member
High porosity
High density
Fine to medium strands

Wash at least once a week. Twice is better.
Protein is your friend.
Stay away from direct heat as much as possible.
Trim regularly.
Seal via LOCB religiously.
Protective styles are your friend.
Keep hair moisturizer while in protective styles.
Stay away from band wagons! If you have a system that works for you, then stick with it!
 

AgeinATL

Well-Known Member
4a/b natural, low porosity, high density

Keep your hair stretched as much as possible.
DC with heat, always.
Stay away from heavy proteins, cold water rinses, ACV, AVJ, heavy butters, coconut oil, mineral oil, petroleum...basically anything that my hair can't absorb or anything that closes the cuticles.
Use a watery leave-in or plain old distilled water under your moisturizers.
Finger detangling....um, NO.
Keep a shampoo around. Never have a cowash only regimen.
Find staples and stick to them. Consistency is key.
 

charmtreese

Well-Known Member
Type: Natural combination 4 (mostly 4b) hair, Fine strands, Medium/low density, regular to high porosity

1. Moisturize & Seal daily

a. Use L (liquid – protein leave-in) C (Cream – creamy leave-in) B (Butter – A buttery mixture that does not contain water) method on wash days followed by a light gel to twist

b. L (liquid moisturizer – no proteins or light proteins) O (Oil – Coconut or Castor for heavier sealing) method to moisturize on regular days

2. Wash weekly (or bi-weekly) - I wash weekly but as my hair gets longer I may consider biweekly

a. Deep condition with every wash

3. Use a medium to light protein weekly

a. Reconstructor

4. Trim at least twice a year

a. Search and Destroy when necessary - Snip away single strand knots, splits and impossible to detangle tangles as you find them.

5. Air dry (stay away from heat as much as possible)

6. Use a cuticle sealer or ACV when needed for raised cuticles

7. Finger detangle (or use a wide tooth comb if you need to remove all shed hair and tangles. I love the WET Brush Comb)

8. Pre-detangle hair with conditioner & oil prior to every wash

9. Wash in sections

10. Play with different styles that suit your face and enjoy your hair!!!

a. Low manipulation styles: Try to maintain one style for at least a week.

i. Twist

b. Ditch weaves, wigs, or braid extensions (pretty much anything that hides your hair)

i. Your hair can be finicky, so hiding it for long periods of time does not give you the opportunity to really get to know your hair and how to work with it. Also with fine hair long term protective styles (even with the best care) can cause cuticle damage, breakage, and dry brittle hair.
 

nothidden

TeamNatural95-Fractals/Zigzags
Install a water filter wherever you wash your hair.
Cleanse with Terressentials or DIY clay wash.
Read 'curly girl method, the handbook'
Master finger detangling.
Find a conditioner, styling cream, and gel that works and stick with them.
Google 'Anthony Dickey' and incorporate his application technique and listen as he educates.
Deep condition under steamer or plastic cap.
Incorporate protein treatments.
Keep ends in check.
Listen to your hair.
Do not regimen-hop.
 

Neomorph

Well-Known Member
Mostly 4a natural, very high density, normal porosity, fine to medium strands. Scalp Eczema

1.) Avoid heavy ingredients whenever possible: No shea butter, mineral oil, silicone filled products for leave-ins and stylers. It will just irritate your scalp. If you use them in rinse out products that's fine, but make sure you rinse your hair thoroughly.

2.) Save the major detangling until after you shampoo and deep condition

3.) Shampoo frequently: Your scalp and hair will thank you if you keep buildup from piling on your scalp too much. Every 3-4 days is good. You can probably stretch wash days better over the winter but don't push it.

4.) Shampoos with tea tree oil are your friend

5.) Don't avoid trims: With very high density hair, it is all too easy to get splits, and single strand knots. Save yourself frustration and get trims about every 3 months.
 
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BostonMaria

Well-Known Member
  1. I would say less is more. Don't buy a million products. Take your time trying new products and if it works then stick to it. I grew my hair long with just a handful of products.
  2. Avocado butter and almond oil (not together) are the business. Both give me beautiful curls and also work great with straight hair.
  3. Don't jump on every bandwagon. I henna'd for about 2 years and I regret it so much. I should've done my homework first. I'm still trying to grow this crap out.
  4. STRETCH your hair! Either roller sets or flexirods. Your hair will thank you and you will avoid knots.
  5. You don't need to trim more than once a year. You can do SSK's in the meantime.
  6. Don't go to salons! And if you have to go, please don't let them use too much heat.
  7. Hair typing doesn't work for me. Don't buy XYZ because its for 3b/3c hair. Buy the products that works for hair that needs moisture.

That's to my twin out there.
 

Amarilles

Well-Known Member
Low-Med Porosity/Coarse strands/High Density

I guess I'd tell her...

- She does not need frequent trimming.
- The hair can handle high heat very well, if she's into that.
- Sleeping with bonnets and satin pillowcases is not needed. It doesn't hurt, but isn't needed.
- Doing the hair will always take double/triple the time it took whatever YouTuber, whatever person, make sure you have it.
- Hairstylists will always take at least hour more with your head than they think/anticipate, make sure they have that extra time or else they'll rush and rip through your hair to meet their next appointment.
- After washing, drying the hair (a bit or all the way) under the dryer will reduce scalp tenderness from prolonged wetness.
- Products are meh...find one good condish and be done. Play in gels if you must play in something.
- No silicones no this, no mineral oil no that...is a lifestyle for the noobs. Do what you want. Dilute shampoo when washing. Be done.
- Watch out for that hair under the crown but above the nape. It means business :lol:
 

Ogoma

Well-Known Member
Medium density, medium/fine to medium/coarse strands, normal porosity.

- Most importantly, be informed and listen to your hair. It will show you what it likes and needs, and your knowledge will help you interpret its message.
- Simplify your regimen and products. Your hair and time will thank you
- Nothing is out of bounds without trying it first. If you did, you would never have discovered silicones keeps the frizz at bay and the moisture on lock for you.
- Have fun with your hair and your hairstyles. What is the point of having hair if you are afraid to do anything with it?
- Your hair loves pumpkin seed and argan oils, Aussie 3 Min Miracle as a rinse out and leave-in, using a self-made co-cleanser weekly, Lily of the Desert Aloe Gelly, Super Wet Gel for WnG, and monthly clarifying with Lush Fair Trade Honey shampoo and deep conditioning with Curl Junkie Repair Me. That is all you need.
 
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